Farming First Calls on G8/G20 Leaders to Put Food Security First for Sustainable Development
Food security is an immediate and future priority for all countries worldwide. Since the food crisis erupted in 2008, a large number of global and regional food security initiatives have been launched or strengthened in response. While these developments are welcome, improving policy and implementation coherence is essential to ensure programmes have the desired impacts.

ConAgra Foods Announces Largest Donation Ever to Fight Child Hunger with Feeding America at the Organization's Concert Featuring Sheryl Crow
Ending September's Hunger Action Month on a high note, a celebrity supporter of Feeding America announced ConAgra Foods Foundation's new $10 million commitment to Feeding America at its "Rock a Little, Feed a Lot" concert Tuesday night featuring Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper and other performers. ConAgra Foods Foundation's contribution is the largest donation ever made to fight child hunger with Feeding America and will help the organization meet the needs of the more than 12 million children in America - one in six - who are at risk of hunger across the country.

Hunger Solutions Minnesota Introduces New Solution to Alleviate Hunger
Launches a Toll-Free Minnesota Food Helpline. In response to the rising need, Hunger Solutions Minnesota (HSM) will launch the "Minnesota Food HelpLine" that will provide a vital service to Minnesotans at risk for hunger. The Minnesota Food HelpLine (1-888-711-1151) will help enroll low-income Minnesotans in the Food Support (Food Stamps) program and help callers find emergency food assistance in their area. HSM will provide multilingual Food Support application assistance and eligibility screening for callers statewide.